| generative cell n. A cell of the male gametophyte or pollen grain in seed plants that divides to give rise directly or indirectly to sperm. |
| generative cell (jěn'ər-ə-tĭv) Pronunciation Key
A cell of the male gametophyte (pollen grain) of seed plants that divides to give rise directly or indirectly to sperm. See more at pollination. |